Tagged As Biological Chemistry

Grinnell’s 3-2 partnerships grant students their B.A., B.S., and an engineering education unlike any other.

Join organic chemistry students in the lab for a fly-on-the-wall experience of their investigations, collaboration, and antics.

Join us for Open Education Week (OE Week) on March 6–10, 2023, for an opportunity to actively share and learn about the latest achievements in open education worldwide.

Shannon Hinsa-Leasure, professor of biology, on the evolution of science academia, motherhood, and her role as a mentor to scientists of all ages and stages.

During her research sabbatical, Charvann Bailey joined forces with Doug Spitz ’78 at the University of Iowa. Together, the two biologists are uncovering a molecule to treat aggressive lung cancer.

A Grinnell graduate and biochemist solves the structure of elusive proteins while re-imagining the culture of scientific research.

The meeting gathered researchers from institutions across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin for two days of lectures, research presentations, and fellowship.

Weeks after they concluded their summer science MAPs, we met up with five students to ask them about their research, the process of scientific inquiry, and what the MAP experience has taught them.

On the thirtieth anniversary of the Grinnell Science Project, the Student Assistants of GSP reflect on community, confidence, and becoming ambassadors to their peers.

After 29 years teaching in the Grinnell biology department, Professor Leslie Gregg-Jolly is preparing to enter senior faculty status. She’s worn many hats in her time at Grinnell, not only teaching and mentoring but serving as the College’s chief diversity officer, associate dean of the College, and as chair of the Departments of Biology and Biological Chemistry.